Exclusive: Retired justice’s role in settlements between Diocese, alleged abuse victims

ROCHESTER (NY)
WHAM-TV

June 14, 2018

By Ginny Ryan

[VIDEO]

For victims who say they were abused by Catholic priests who were ordained or assigned in our area, the only recourse is to begin a process dictated by the Diocese of Rochester.

If they’re over the age of 23, as most of the victims are, state law does not allow for criminal charges or a civil suit.

A retired State Supreme Court justice will play a powerful role in these cases. He is both judge and jury.

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